Fall is for Figs!

One of the sweetest things about fall is the arrival of figs! Their colors and flavors are beautiful, and they're delicious eaten whole or in so many wonderful fall recipes.  My newest discovery this year was the candy-striped fig -- this little gem tempted me at my local organic market with it's $1 price tag (per fig!) and beautiful coloring... it was described to me as "biting into strawberry jam".  I couldn't resist splurging for one -- and you know what? As an occasional, special treat it was SO worth it!

Here are a few of my favorite old and new fall recipes for figs:

• Walnut, Lemon & Goat Cheese Tartlets with Honey-Thyme Fig Compote
• Black Fig - White Balsamic Vinaigrette
• Grilled Fig, Nectarine & Arugula Salad with Toasted Pistachios, Sheep's Feta and Black Fig-White Balsamic Vinegar
• Grilled Figs Stuffed with Gorgonzola